Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis acknowledged today that Malta needs help to deal with the migration problem.

He made his comment at the opening of talks with Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi at Castille.

Mr Karamanlis arrived in Malta this morning and was given a ceremonial welcome by an AFM Guard of Honour at Castille Place.

Following his talks with Dr Gonzi he will later call on President Eddie Fenech Adami and visit Mdina.

He will meet Opposition leader Joseph Muscat in the afternoon and leaves Malta tomorrow morning.

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